From stem cell clinics and longevity gurus to celebrity doctors and viral biohacks, health scams have never been more convincing.
The “monetisation of lying” is big business - and Scott Carney has blown open a huge scam involving a dodgy clinic selling stem cells, which nearly cost one doctor his life. We uncover the shocking world of wellness scams and learn how to spot one yourself.
Timestamps
(0:00) Intro - Grifting and the “monetisation of lying”
(3:59) Why can’t regulation keep up?
(9:19) What’s the actual science of stem cell therapy?
(15:52) Like a modern-day Walter Freeman
(19:07) Why aren’t scammers called out?
(23:33) When longevity science fails
(30:00) Why do smart people fall for these scams?
(34:33) Rapamycin and the risks of chasing longevity
(39:35) How to protect yourself against wellness scams
Watch Scott’s exposés on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sgcarney
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